"This coastal Southern California airport sees its largest presence from Southwest and Alaska Airlines; Alaska’s tendency toward reasonable fares and limited‑time promotions helps keep the average round‑trip economy price affordable (reported average $598.00)." - Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek is a space, travel, and design journalist with expertise in aviation, meteorology, and polar regions. She was a former editor at Architectural Digest, TripAdvisor, and ArtNews. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines